Lenox Hotel (5 Food Serv. Loc.)

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Several items in the open top reach in unit(Cooked short rib pot pie Sliced tomato's)reading 50-55F for 30-40 min per PIC. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed items to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling procedures
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
  Inspector note: City table-Bar high temp machine guage reading 120F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible disk manifold temp reading 172F Repair guage
  code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: 2 drawer refrigeration unit under char broiler not operating.Repair Unit is empty & out of service
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the exterior of the knife rack holder attached to cabinet.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Drainpipe at the 2 bay prep sink observed leaking.Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: City table--Clean the ceiling grate to remove heavy dust buildup above the soda syrup rack
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floor next to the crushed ice machine to remove debris/broken glass.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 18, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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